A storage box
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202521911865.3
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-09-05
- Publication Date
- 2026-09-01
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-09-05
AI Technical Summary
[0002]目前，收纳盒通常包括有盒体、盒盖和按钮，盒体和盒盖铰接，盒盖上设置有承载面，承载面用于承载按钮，使用者能够通过驱动按钮沿承载面移动，以实现盒体和盒盖之间的锁紧或解锁，相应地，由于按钮与承载面贴合，使得按钮与承载面之间的摩擦阻力较大，从而导致推动较为不顺畅
在本申请的收纳盒中，盒体具有一承载面，承载面用于支撑按钮，盒盖具有相对设置的铰接端和卡接端，盒盖通过铰接端与盒体相铰接，按钮上设有多个沿第一方向间隔分布的安装部，各个安装部沿第二方向延伸，且具有弧形的抵接面，按钮通过这几个弧形的抵接面设置在盒体的承载面上。使用者能够通过驱动按钮相对承载面沿第二方向滑动，以使按钮处于锁紧状态时，按钮的卡接结构与盒盖卡接端的卡勾卡接，使盒盖能够保持闭合；通过驱动按钮沿第二方向相对承载面滑动，以使按钮处于解锁状态时，卡接结构与卡勾脱离，盒盖能够绕铰接端转动并打开。从上述中可以得知的是，本申请的按钮通过弧形的抵接面与承载面之间的接触，显著减少了滑动摩擦阻力，从而使得按钮推动较为顺畅，提升了用户的操作体验。
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of storage box technology, and in particular to a storage box. Background Technology
[0002] Currently, storage boxes typically consist of a box body, a lid, and a button. The box body and lid are hinged together, and the lid has a support surface for supporting the button. Users can move the button along the support surface to lock or unlock the box body and lid. However, because the button is in contact with the support surface, the frictional resistance between the button and the support surface is relatively large, resulting in a less smooth pushing motion. Utility Model Content
[0003] This invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, this invention proposes a storage box with a smoother push button.
[0004] A storage box according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a box body, a box lid, and a button. The box body has a bearing surface; the box lid has a hinge end and a snap-fit end disposed opposite to each other, the hinge end being hinged to the box body, and the snap-fit end having a snap hook; the button has a plurality of mounting portions spaced apart along a first direction, the mounting portions extending along a second direction, the second direction being spaced apart from the first direction by a certain angle, the mounting portions having an arc-shaped abutment surface, the button being supported on the bearing surface through the abutment surface, the button having a snap-fit structure, the button being slidably disposed relative to the bearing surface along the second direction, so that the button can switch between a locked state and an unlocked state under the action of external force, when the button is in the locked state, the snap-fit structure engaging with the snap hook, and when the button is in the unlocked state, the snap-fit structure disengaging from the snap hook.
[0005] A storage box according to an embodiment of the present utility model has at least the following technical effects: In the storage box of this application, the box body has a bearing surface for supporting a button. The box lid has a hinge end and a snap-fit end disposed opposite to each other. The box lid is hinged to the box body through the hinge end. The button has multiple mounting parts spaced apart along a first direction. Each mounting part extends along a second direction and has an arc-shaped abutment surface. The button is mounted on the bearing surface of the box body through these arc-shaped abutment surfaces. The user can slide the button relative to the bearing surface along the second direction. When the button is in the locked state, the snap-fit structure of the button engages with the snap-fit hook of the box lid, keeping the box lid closed. When the button is in the unlocked state, the snap-fit structure disengages from the snap-fit hook, and the box lid can rotate around the hinge end and open. As can be seen from the above, the button of this application significantly reduces sliding friction resistance through the contact between the arc-shaped abutment surface and the bearing surface, thereby making the button push smoother and improving the user's operating experience.
[0006] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a storage box has a first limiting groove extending in a second direction on the bearing surface, and a first limiting post on the button, the first limiting post being slidably inserted into the first limiting groove.
[0007] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a storage box has a plurality of first limiting grooves spaced apart along a first direction, and a plurality of first limiting posts are provided on the button corresponding to the first limiting grooves.
[0008] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a storage box further includes a limiting member, which is connected to the box body and disposed above the button. The button can abut against the upper end of the button to prevent the button from moving upward.
[0009] According to some embodiments of the present utility model, a storage box has a second limiting groove extending along a second direction at the lower end of the limiting member, and a second limiting post at the upper end of the button, the second limiting post being slidably inserted into the second limiting groove.
[0010] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a storage box has a push pin on the button and a dome switch installed on the box body. When the button is in the unlocked state, the push pin abuts against the dome switch.
[0011] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a storage box further includes an elastic reset member, which is connected to the box body and the button respectively, and is used to provide an elastic force to switch the button from the unlocked state to the locked state.
[0012] According to some embodiments of the present utility model, a storage box has an elastic reset element that is a spring. The box body is provided with a limiting hole, and the button is provided with a guide post. One end of the spring passes through the limiting hole, and the other end of the spring is sleeved on the guide post.
[0013] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a storage box has a snap-fit groove on the button, which is used to avoid the hook. The groove edge of the snap-fit groove has a snap-fit protrusion, which forms a snap-fit structure.
[0014] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a storage box further includes a hinge structure, which includes a hinge shaft and a torsion spring. The hinge end is hinged to the box body through the hinge shaft. The box body is provided with a mounting hole, the extension direction of which is parallel to the axial direction of the hinge shaft. The mounting hole has an opening on its wall in the width direction that connects to the outside, and the opening and the positioning groove are distributed along the width direction of the mounting hole. The torsion spring includes a deformation part, a first abutting part and a second abutting part. The deformation part is sleeved on the hinge shaft. The first abutting part passes through the positioning groove and abuts against the groove wall of the positioning groove. The second abutting part abuts against the box cover. The first abutting part can enter the positioning groove through the opening.
[0015] Additional aspects and advantages of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description
[0016] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of this utility model will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which: Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a storage box according to one embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 for Figure 1 A partial structural diagram of the box; Figure 3 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the button structure in the image; Figure 4 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the limiting component in the middle; Figure 5 for Figure 3 A cross-sectional view of the button in the image; Figure 6 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the connection structure of the box body, lid, and hinge structure.
[0017] Figure label: Box body 100, bearing surface 100a, first limiting groove 100b, limiting hole 100c, mounting hole 100d, positioning groove 100e, opening 100f, dome switch 110, limiting component 120, second limiting groove 120a; Box lid 200, hinge end 210, snap-fit end 220, snap hook 221; Button 300, mounting part 310, abutting surface 310a, first limiting post 320, second limiting post 330, ejector pin 340, guide post 350, snap-fit groove 360, snap-fit protrusion 370; Hinged structure 400, hinge shaft 410, torsion spring 420, deformation part 421, first abutting part 422, second abutting part 423. Detailed Implementation
[0018] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.
[0019] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the orientation descriptions, such as up, down, left, right, front, and back, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.
[0020] In the description of this utility model, the use of "first" and "second" is only for the purpose of distinguishing technical features and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features or the order of the technical features.
[0021] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly defined, terms such as "setting," "installation," and "connection" should be interpreted broadly, and those skilled in the art can reasonably determine the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model in conjunction with the specific content of the technical solution.
[0022] The following is for reference. Figures 1 to 6 A storage box according to an embodiment of the present utility model will be described in detail.
[0023] refer to Figures 1 to 3 A storage box according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a box body 100, a box lid 200, and a button 300. The box body 100 has a bearing surface 100a; the box lid 200 has a hinge end 210 and a snap-fit end 220 disposed opposite to each other, the hinge end 210 being hinged to the box body 100, and the snap-fit end 220 having a hook 221; the button 300 has a plurality of mounting portions 310 spaced apart along a first direction, the mounting portions 310 extending along a second direction, the second direction being spaced at a certain angle from the first direction, for mounting... The mounting part 310 has an arc-shaped abutting surface 310a. The button 300 is supported on the bearing surface 100a through the abutting surface 310a. The button 300 is provided with a snap-fit structure. The button 300 is slidably disposed relative to the bearing surface 100a in a second direction so that the button 300 can switch between a locked state and an unlocked state under the action of external force. When the button 300 is in the locked state, the snap-fit structure is engaged with the hook 221. When the button 300 is in the unlocked state, the snap-fit structure is disengaged from the hook 221.
[0024] In the storage box of this application, the box body 100 has a bearing surface 100a for supporting the button 300. The box cover 200 has a hinge end 210 and a snap-fit end 220 disposed opposite to each other. The box cover 200 is hinged to the box body 100 through the hinge end 210. The button 300 is provided with a plurality of mounting portions 310 spaced apart along a first direction. Each mounting portion 310 extends along a second direction and has an arc-shaped abutting surface 310a. The button 300 is mounted on the bearing surface 100a of the box body 100 through these arc-shaped abutting surfaces 310a. The user can slide the button 300 relative to the bearing surface 100a in a second direction. When the button 300 is in the locked state, its locking structure engages with the hook 221 of the locking end 220 of the lid 200, keeping the lid 200 closed. When the button 300 is in the unlocked state, its locking structure disengages from the hook 221, allowing the lid 200 to rotate around the hinge end 210 and open. As can be seen from the above, the button 300 of this application significantly reduces sliding friction resistance through the contact between the arc-shaped abutment surface 310a and the bearing surface 100a, resulting in smoother button operation and improved user experience.
[0025] refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 In some embodiments of this utility model, a first limiting groove 100b extending along a second direction is provided on the bearing surface 100a, and a first limiting post 320 is provided on the button 300. The first limiting post 320 is slidably inserted into the first limiting groove 100b. It is understood that a first limiting groove 100b extending in a second direction is provided on the bearing surface 100a of the box 100, and a first limiting post 320 is provided at the bottom of the button 300 corresponding to the first limiting groove 100b. When the user pushes the button 300 to slide along the second direction, the first limiting post 320 on the button 300 slides along the first limiting groove 100b of the box 100. The movement trajectory of the button 300 is restricted by the cooperation of the first limiting groove 100b and the first limiting post 320, so that the button 300 can only slide smoothly along the second direction for a certain distance. This effectively prevents the button 300 from leaving the box 100 in the horizontal direction and reduces the possibility of the button 300 deflecting or getting stuck during movement, thereby improving the accuracy and reliability of operation.
[0026] like Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, in some embodiments, multiple first limiting grooves 100b are spaced apart along a first direction, and multiple first limiting posts 320 are provided on the button 300 corresponding to the first limiting grooves 100b. It can be understood that by spaced apart multiple first limiting grooves 100b along the first direction, and with a first limiting post 320 at the bottom of the button 300 corresponding to each first limiting groove 100b, the cooperation of multiple limiting grooves and multiple limiting posts further enhances the stability and balance of the button 300 during sliding, reducing the possibility of the button 300 wobbling or tilting due to single-point support.
[0027] like Figure 1 As shown, in some embodiments, the storage box further includes a limiting member 120, which is connected to the box body 100 and located above the button 300. The button 300 can abut against its upper end to prevent the button 300 from moving upward. It is understood that the storage box also includes a limiting member 120, which is connected to the box body 100 and located above the button 300. The lower end of the limiting member 120 abuts against the upper end of the button 300. The limiting member 120 effectively reduces the possibility of the button 300 detaching from the bearing surface 100a or tilting upward during sliding, ensuring that the button 300 always moves along a predetermined path and enhancing the overall stability of the storage box structure.
[0028] Specifically, the limiting member 120 and the box body 100 are detachably connected by a threaded connector.
[0029] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, in one embodiment, the lower end of the limiting member 120 is provided with a second limiting groove 120a extending along the second direction, and the upper end of the button 300 is provided with a second limiting post 330, which is slidably inserted into the second limiting groove 120a. It can be understood that when the user pushes the button 300 to slide along the second direction, the second limiting post 330 on the button 300 slides along the second limiting groove 120a of the limiting member 120. Through the double limiting structure on the upper and lower sides of the button 300, the degree of freedom of movement of the button 300 is further constrained, making the sliding of the button 300 smoother and less prone to shaking, further improving the operating feel.
[0030] refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3In some embodiments of this utility model, the button 300 is provided with a pin 340, and the housing 100 is equipped with a dome switch 110. When the button 300 is in the unlocked state, the pin 340 abuts against the dome switch 110. It can be understood that when the user pushes the button 300 to slide in the second direction so that the hook 221 on the housing cover 200 disengages from the button 300, the button 300 approaches the dome switch 110 on the housing 100 in the second direction, and the pin 340 on the button 300 abuts against the dome switch 110. The dome switch 110 emits sound feedback, allowing the user to clearly perceive the unlocked state and enhancing the sense of confirmation of operation.
[0031] refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 In some embodiments of this utility model, the storage box further includes an elastic reset member, which is connected to the box body 100 and the button 300 respectively, and is used to provide an elastic force to switch the button 300 from the unlocked state to the locked state. It is understood that the storage box also has an elastic reset member, with its two ends connected to the box body 100 and the button 300 respectively. When the user removes the external force applied to the button 300, the button 300 can automatically reset from the unlocked state to the locked state under the elastic force provided by the elastic reset member, improving the convenience of using the storage box.
[0032] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, in some embodiments, the elastic reset element is a spring. The housing 100 has a limiting hole 100c, and the button 300 has a guide post 350. One end of the spring passes through the limiting hole 100c, and the other end is fitted onto the guide post 350. It is understood that by fitting one end of the spring onto the guide post 350 and the other end through the limiting hole 100c, the possibility of the spring shifting or twisting during deformation is reduced, ensuring that the direction of the elastic force is consistent with the sliding direction of the button 300, thus improving the reliability of the reset action.
[0033] refer to Figure 1 and Figure 5In some embodiments of this utility model, the button 300 is provided with a snap-fit groove 360, which is used to avoid the hook 221. The groove edge of the snap-fit groove 360 is provided with a snap-fit protrusion 370, which forms a snap-fit structure. Understandably, when button 300 is in the unlocked state, the user can apply external force to the lid 200 to rotate the lid 200 around the hinge end 210 in the forward direction, so that the hook 221 on the lid 200 passes through the locking groove 360. Then, button 300 slides in the second direction to switch to the locked state, and the locking protrusion 370 on button 300 engages with the hook 221 on the lid 200 in the horizontal direction, thereby achieving closure between the lid 200 and the box body 100. Then, the user drives button 300 to slide in the second direction, so that the locking protrusion 370 on button 300 disengages from the hook 221 on the lid 200 in the horizontal direction. At this time, the lid 200 can rotate in the reverse direction around the hinge end 210, so that the hook 221 on the lid 200 passes through and disengages from the locking groove 360, thereby achieving opening of the lid 200 relative to the box body 100.
[0034] like Figure 6 As shown, in some embodiments, the storage box further includes a hinge structure 400, which includes a hinge shaft 410 and a torsion spring 420. The hinge end 210 is hinged to the box body 100 via the hinge shaft 410. The box body 100 is provided with a mounting hole 100d, the extension direction of which is parallel to the axial direction of the hinge shaft 410. The mounting hole 100d has a positioning groove 100e on its wall in the width direction and an opening 100f connecting to the outside. The torsion spring 420, which is distributed along the width direction of the mounting hole 100d, includes a deformation part 421, a first abutting part 422, and a second abutting part 423. The deformation part 421 is sleeved on the hinge shaft 410. The first abutting part 422 passes through the positioning groove 100e and abuts against the groove wall of the positioning groove 100e. The second abutting part 423 abuts against the cover 200. The first abutting part 422 can enter the positioning groove 100e through the opening 100f.
[0035] Understandably, by fitting the deformable portion 421 of the torsion spring 420 onto the hinge shaft 410 and abutting the second abutting portion 423 of the torsion spring 420 against the cover 200, the user can apply external force to insert the first abutting portion 422 of the torsion spring 420 into the positioning groove 100e through the opening 100f and the mounting hole 100d. Under the elastic force of the deformable portion 421, the first abutting portion 422 is not easily dislodged from the positioning groove 100e. The torsion spring 420 can be quickly installed and accurately positioned through the positioning groove 100e and the opening 100f, simplifying the assembly process.
[0036] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A storage box, characterized in that, include: The box body (100) has a bearing surface (100a); The lid (200) has a hinge end (210) and a snap-fit end (220) arranged opposite to each other. The hinge end (210) is hinged to the box body (100), and the snap-fit end (220) is provided with a snap hook (221). A button (300) has multiple mounting portions (310) spaced apart along a first direction. The mounting portions (310) extend along a second direction, which is spaced at a certain angle from the first direction. The mounting portions (310) have an arc-shaped abutting surface (310a). The button (300) is supported on the bearing surface (100a) through the abutting surface (310a). The button (300) is provided with a snap-fit structure. The button (300) is slidably disposed relative to the bearing surface (100a) along the second direction, so that the button (300) can switch between a locked state and an unlocked state under the action of external force. When the button (300) is in the locked state, the snap-fit structure snaps into the hook (221). When the button (300) is in the unlocked state, the snap-fit structure disengages from the hook (221).
2. The storage box according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bearing surface (100a) is provided with a first limiting groove (100b) extending along the second direction, and the button (300) is provided with a first limiting post (320), which is slidably inserted into the first limiting groove (100b).
3. A storage box according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first limiting groove (100b) is provided with a plurality of spaced spaces along the first direction, and the button (300) is provided with a plurality of first limiting posts (320) corresponding to the first limiting groove (100b).
4. A storage box according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that, It also includes a limiting member (120), which is connected to the box body (100) and is located on the upper side of the button (300). The button (300) can abut against the upper end of the button (300) to prevent the button (300) from moving upward.
5. A storage box according to claim 4, characterized in that, The lower end of the limiting member (120) is provided with a second limiting groove (120a) extending along the second direction, and the upper end of the button (300) is provided with a second limiting post (330), which is slidably inserted into the second limiting groove (120a).
6. A storage box according to claim 1, characterized in that, The button (300) is provided with a pin (340), and the box body (100) is equipped with a dome switch (110). When the button (300) is in the unlocked state, the pin (340) abuts against the dome switch (110).
7. A storage box according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a resilient reset member, which is connected to the housing (100) and the button (300) respectively, and is used to provide a resilient force to switch the button (300) from the unlocked state to the locked state.
8. A storage box according to claim 7, characterized in that, The elastic reset component is a spring. The box body (100) is provided with a limiting hole (100c). The button (300) is provided with a guide post (350). One end of the spring passes through the limiting hole (100c), and the other end of the spring is sleeved on the guide post (350).
9. A storage box according to claim 1, characterized in that, The button (300) is provided with a snap-fit groove (360), which is used to avoid the snap hook (221). The groove edge of the snap-fit groove (360) is provided with a snap-fit protrusion (370), which forms the snap-fit structure.
10. A storage box according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a hinge structure (400), which includes a hinge shaft (410) and a torsion spring (420). The hinge end (210) is hinged to the box body (100) through the hinge shaft (410). The box body (100) is provided with a mounting hole (100d). The extension direction of the mounting hole (100d) is parallel to the axial direction of the hinge shaft (410). The mounting hole (100d) has a positioning groove (100e) on its wall in the width direction and an opening (100f) connecting to the outside. The opening (100f) and the positioning groove (100e) are connected. The torsion spring (420) is distributed along the width direction of the mounting hole (100d). The torsion spring (420) includes a deformation part (421), a first abutting part (422) and a second abutting part (423). The deformation part (421) is sleeved on the hinge shaft (410). The first abutting part (422) passes through the positioning groove (100e) and abuts against the groove wall of the positioning groove (100e). The second abutting part (423) abuts against the cover (200). The first abutting part (422) can enter the positioning groove (100e) through the opening (100f).